Childcare Workers pay range in Roanoke
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $35,130 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Roanoke earn between $28,300 and $30,770.
- $27K10th
- $28K25th
- $29KMedian
- $31K75th
- $35K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $30,460 | $2,538 | $14.64 |
| Median | $29,100 | $2,425 | $13.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,300 | $2,358 | $13.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $30,770 | $2,564 | $14.79 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Roanoke vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Roanoke earn 13% less than the Virginia average ($35,070) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | $30,460 | $29,100 | $26,820 | $35,130 | 530 |
| Virginia | $35,070 | $34,330 | $28,150 | $44,100 | 13,930 |
| United States | $35,030 | $34,980 | $24,260 | $46,010 | 518,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Childcare Workers salary after taxes in Roanoke
On the average salary of $30,460, a single filer in Roanoke takes home about $25,717 a year, or $2,143 a month and $989 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Roanoke a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Roanoke area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.6), so the average $30,460 buys what about $32,536 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Roanoke ($47,140). A typical home costs $301,139, or 9.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other Virginia cities
Roanoke ranks 9th of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($33,470).
- Charlottesville$33,470
- Richmond$33,240
- Staunton$32,620
- Harrisonburg$32,510
- Winchester$31,870
- Virginia Beach$31,720
- Lynchburg$31,140
- Blacksburg$30,880
- Roanoke$30,460
Highest-paying cities for childcare workers
Sarasota, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,680).
- Sarasota, FL$52,680
- San Jose, CA$48,450
- San Francisco, CA$46,100
- Seattle, WA$44,390
- Boulder, CO$44,280
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Childcare Workers salary in Roanoke: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Roanoke?
$14.64 an hour on average, and $13.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Roanoke?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Roanoke?
About $25,717 a year ($2,143 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $30,460.
Do childcare workers earn more in Roanoke than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($35,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9011; area Roanoke, VA (40220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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